Install or Enable the Windows Vista Snipping Tool
Aug 12th, 2007 by MrGroove
Once Installed / Enabled the Vista Snipping Tool 
is a great free application bundled with Windows Vista. It’s easy to install or enable. The Snipping Tool is a great for taking screen shots or "snips" and then annotate, save or share/email the image or snapshots of your screen. Just follow these simple steps to enable it:
Step 1: Click the Windows Start Button and click Control Panel
Step 2: Click Programs icon
Step 3: Click Turn Windows features on or off as highlighted above
Step 4 (Final step): Check the box Tablet PC Optional Components.
All Done! The Snipping Tool should now be installed in your Accessories Folder:
- Windows Start Button
- All Programs
- Accessories
Snipping Tool
Disclaimer - All captures with the exception of the "SnagIt" capture below made using: SnagIt V8.2.3……… 
Tags: client, vista, snipping tool
I struggled looking for this so you saved me a bunch of time! Love the step by step. Very easy to follow. Thanks for the write-up!
RJ
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!
Keep em coming. Thnx!
Thanks Oscar! And welcome to the site!
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